Joao Fonseca has withdrawn from the Lexus Eastbourne Open due to a right shoulder injury, the 19-year-old Brazilian announced on Tuesday.
The #NextGenATP star was due to make his second straight appearance at the grass-court ATP 250 event after his 6-2, 6-2 loss to Yannick Hanfmann in Halle last week. However, the second seed has opted to withdraw after experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder.
“After feeling some slight discomfort in my right shoulder, my team and I have decided, as a precaution, not to compete in the Eastbourne tournament,” Fonseca wrote on Instagram Stories. “The goal is to arrive at Wimbledon in the best possible shape.
“I am very grateful to the tournament organisers for the incredible hospitality. Now it’s time to keep putting in the work. See you at Wimbledon!”
Last year, Fonseca made his debut in Eastbourne, where he pushed eventual champion Taylor Fritz in a tight three-set match. The Brazilian is the No. 27 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, just three spots shy of his career-high No. 24.
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